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A brave new world
A brave new world

A gutsy homeowner chooses an unproven control system over some established ones and saves big money.
  All fun and games
All fun and games

A hillside home gets revamped into an extreme entertainment escape.
  Back where they belong
Back where they belong

Texas-size technology brings native New Yorkers back home.

All Hot Houses Post date
A brave new world A brave new world
A gutsy homeowner chooses an unproven control system over some established ones and saves big money.
October 20, 2006
 
All fun and games All fun and games
A hillside home gets revamped into an extreme entertainment escape.
October 12, 2006
 
Back where they belong Back where they belong
Texas-size technology brings native New Yorkers back home.
September 29, 2006
 
Taking the plunge Taking the plunge
A Colorado family dives headfirst into high-tech living in their new mountain home.
July 27, 2006
 
Creative moments Creative moments
A Minnesota couple uses technology to help display their artistic talents and their down-to-earth personalities.
July 20, 2006
 
Backyard beauties Backyard beauties
These three homeowners had their home installers work their magic not only indoors, but outdoors as well.
June 22, 2006
 
Digging deep Digging deep
Homeowners shovel out an extra foot in the basement to make room for a stadium-style theater.
June 9, 2006
 
Sweet deal Sweet deal
An Ohio couple keeps the good times rolling with awesome but affordable whole-house music and home-theater systems.
March 23, 2006
 
For practicality's sake For practicality's sake
A homeowner takes the less-is-more approach to create a liveable, high-tech home.
March 22, 2006
 
Entertainment step by step Entertainment step by step
Homeowners learn how to stretch their audio/video dollar in more ways than one.
February 16, 2006
 
Time for a change Time for a change
An early adopter updates his home's eight-year-old electronic systems with smaller, sleeker, smarter components.
February 14, 2006
 
The big play The big play
How this homeowner tackled his need for great home entertainment.
January 23, 2006
 
It's only natural It's only natural
Electronic systems enhance the peaceful easy feeling of a Georgia couple's log home.
January 17, 2006
 
One day at a time One day at a time
Gradual electronic updates keep this prairie-style home fresh without breaking the bank.
December 15, 2005
 
Going for the gusto Going for the gusto
Tech-savvy homeowners take their renovated house to the limits of electronic innovation.
December 13, 2005
 
Simple and easy Simple and easy
All Tech Home had to do was fit a 60-inch plasma TV, front speakers and equipment into a cabinet space above a fireplace-and add rear surround speakers in the ceiling. Oh, and the room measures only about 12 feet long by 12 feet wide.
December 2, 2005
 
Narrow focus Narrow focus
The good news: these homeowners wanted to use their spacious basement for a dedicated home theater to seat eight. The bad news: a load-bearing wall in the middle of the basement reduced the usable space to about 12 feet wide.
November 30, 2005
 
A classical touch A classical touch
A home-theater screen and front speakers facing five sets of windows and glass doors? For many home-theater designers, that's their worst nightmare.
November 22, 2005
 
Built to last Built to last
Solid construction and top-notch electronics ensure a long, happy life for an island home.
November 16, 2005
 
A work of art A work of art
You don't have to spend big money for big benefits when it comes to technology for the home.
October 18, 2005
 
Cape escape Cape escape
They may not live in their beach house full-time yet, but the Hamilton family enjoys the comforts of home whenever they visit.
October 14, 2005
 
The little things The little things
You don't have to spend big money for big benefits when it comes to technology for the home.
September 23, 2005
 
The classics The classics
Timeless entertainment systems ensure that this home never goes out of style.
September 15, 2005
 
Two-part harmony Two-part harmony
This contemporary Chicago home could have been a house divided, if not for careful planning.
August 24, 2005
 
Technology time warp Technology time warp
Twenty years of technological innovation help shape a renovated penthouse.
August 17, 2005
 
Cruise control Cruise control
A waterfront home is great, but what do you do for safety when small children are around?
June 30, 2005
 
Maximum return Maximum return
While it's only a one-story bungalow, this house is loaded with useful and efficient electronic features.
June 29, 2005
 
Practical pleasures History reinvented
A Virginia couple transforms an old steam mill into an award-winning contemporary abode, complete with flat-screen TVs and invisible speakers.
June 20, 2005
 
Practical pleasures Practical pleasures
A gadget fanatic learns that it's important to stay practical when picking out electronic systems for your home.
June 14, 2005
 
Retrofit redux Retrofit redux
After tricking out two houses with technology, this homeowner knows what works.
May 17, 2005
 
Great white warmth Great white warmth
Natural logs and state-of-the-art electronics blend to make this a home where the hearth is.
May 17, 2005
 
Model behavior Model behavior
Technology turns a show home into a cozy, family-friendly abode.
May 17, 2005